CARPENTER-CABINET MAKER (BC-10) [1 vacancy]

City and County of HonoluluOahu, HI
Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division is hiring for a Carpenter-Cabinet Maker in Honolulu. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 6:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Carpenter or Carpentry Supervisor, the position performs a variety of highly skilled journey level carpentry work involving the construction, renovation and modification of public facilities and the fabrication and installation of storage cabinets, counters, shelving, tables, doors and other accessory items such as key cabinets, drapery, valances, chalkboards, bulletin boards etc., which require the knowledge and use of high level cabinet-making skills. The position also performs numerous skilled journey level carpentry work in the repair and maintenance of wide variety of public buildings, related structures and appurtenances under the jurisdiction of the Department of Facility Maintenance.

Requirements

  • Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
  • Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, lay out and set up work.
  • Demonstrated ability to set up, adjust and operate a variety of woodworking machines.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain equipment and tools used in carpentry and cabinetmaking.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches and working drawings.
  • Demonstrated ability to estimate time, labor and material requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to rig and work from scaffolds and other high and difficult vantage points.
  • Demonstrated ability to construct and repair high grade wooden furniture and fine woodwork.
  • Demonstrated ability to work to close tolerances.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with dexterity and safety.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle weights and loads.
  • Experience must include both carpentry and cabinet making.
  • Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
  • Valid Forklift Certification, prior to completion of probation.

Responsibilities

  • Construct walls, partitions, ceilings, floors, etc., during renovations and modifications to existing facilities
  • Construct new wooden structures such as offices, meeting rooms, carports, storage sheds, etc.
  • Fabricate and install built-in cabinets, counters, shelving, bookcases, desks, work tables, doors, door frames, etc.
  • Remove and replace damaged or termite-eaten sills, floor joists, rafters, walls, partitions and all other portions of the wooden structures and apply termite treatment chemicals for spot treatment
  • Read and interpret construction plans, specifications and sketches and determines materials needed

Benefits

  • Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Career development
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